A Level - Music
Music
- Recommended Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs at Level 5 or above, ideally including GCSE Music or equivalent qualification. The ability to read music and to sing or play an instrument to approximately Grade 5 standard would be an advantage.
- Type of Qualification A Level
- Exam Board AQA
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What you'll study
You will perform regularly on your chosen instrument or voice. You will compose pieces of music using Cubase & Musescore software. You will study a range of musical genres: Musical Theatre; Music for Media; Baroque Concerto; Mozart Opera; Romantic Piano music.
What you'll love
60% of the course is practical, so you will have numerous opportunities in lessons to perform and compose, both individually and as part of a group. You will enjoy the course if: you are open to being introduced to a wide variety of musical styles; you are willing to learn fundamental harmony & theory concepts; you are willing to take an active role in music- making both in and out of school.
Why take it?
A Level Music is a rigorous academic and creative qualification which is highly regarded by top universities and future employers. It is recommended for professions such as arts administration, music therapy, sound & acoustic engineering, music teaching, music production & recording, professional composing and performing. It is also respected in a broad range of other careers as it demonstrates the desired transferable skills of commitment, teamwork, analytical ability, organisation & time management, confidence, listening and presentation skills.
Curriculum Overview by Year Group and Term
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appraising Mozart Opera Music for Theatre Performance Prepare 1st Solo Composition Short Exercises |
Appraising Romantic Piano Music for Theatre Performance Record 1st Solo Composition Short Exercises |
Appraising Romantic Piano Unfamiliar Listening Performance Prepare 2nd Solo Composition Harmonic Techniques |
Appraising Baroque Concerto Music for Theatre Performance Record 2nd Solo Composition Free Composition |
Appraising Baroque Concerto Essay Writing Performance Prepare 3rd Solo Composition Free Composition |
Appraising Prelims Music for Media Performance Record 3rd Solo Composition Yr 12 Submission |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appraising Mozart Opera Theatre Revision Performance Recital Preparation Composition Brief Composition |
Appraising Piano Revision Theatre Practice Questions Performance Recital Preparation Composition Free Composition |
Appraising Piano Revision Unfamiliar Listening Performance Final Recordings Composition Brief/Free Compo |
Appraising Baroque Revision Past Papers Performance Final Recordings Composition Final Submissions |
REVISION/EXAM PREPARATION | STUDY LEAVE |
